AML and Compliance in the BVI: Practical Application of the 2026 Handbook

This webinar will provide a practical review of the 2026 AML/CFT Code of Practice in the BVI and its implications for regulated entities. Attendees will gain insight into how the Financial Services Commission applies risk-based supervision and where TCSPs are most likely to face regulatory scrutiny. The session will examine common pitfalls in customer due diligence, monitoring, and record-keeping, with lessons drawn from recent enforcement actions. Practical guidance will be given on how to evidence compliance with the updated Code, including documenting decisions, training staff, and managing complex client relationships. Through real-world examples, the session will highlight what regulators expect to see in practice and how firms can build resilient compliance frameworks. By the end of the webinar, participants will understand how to apply the 2026 Handbook effectively and avoid common supervisory criticisms.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker. 

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Application of the 2026 AML/CFT Code of Practice

• FSC’s risk-based supervision approach

• Common due diligence and monitoring pitfalls

• Enforcement lessons and supervisory feedback

• Practical guidance for evidencing compliance

Presenter

Julia Shamini Chase Founder & Chief Executive Office of Gold Leaf Consulting Limited

Julia Shamini Chase is the Founder and CEO of Gold Leaf Consulting Limited (Gold Leaf), a leading regulatory compliance and business solutions firm based in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). A qualified attorney-at-law, with over 17 years of experience, Shamini holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Banking and Finance Law from the University of London and is admitted to practice in both the BVI and Saint Lucia. She is also a Fellow of the International Compliance Association. Shamini is a highly regarded expert in AML/CFT/CPF compliance and is well known in the BVI and internationally for her ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges. Her dual expertise as both a regulatory lawyer and a compliance specialist allows her to deliver commercially grounded, operationally effective compliance solutions. She is a sought-after speaker and trainer, delivering training to a wide range of licensed entities in the BVI and globally on AML/CFT/CPF compliance matters. She has extensively presented topics including risk management, corporate governance, and sanctions compliance at local, regional, and international forums.